Initiative and Leadership

Initiative and Leadership is the capacity to guide, inspire, and influence groups towards achieving common goals while taking the proactive steps necessary for success. Coursera's Initiative and Leadership catalogue equips you with the knowledge and tools to effectively lead in various environments. You'll learn techniques for motivating and mentoring others, managing team dynamics, making strategic decisions, and promoting innovation. Additionally, you'll gain insight into how to proactively identify opportunities, set ambitious goals and take calculated risks to achieve them. This skillset is invaluable across all industries, whether you're a current leader, aspiring to be one, or simply desire to make more impactful contributions to your team.
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    Case Western Reserve University

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Personal Development, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    599 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Influencing, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Peer Review, Rapport Building, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Drive Engagement, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Remote Access Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication Planning, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Market Research, New Product Development, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hult International Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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